Shem Rock brutally KO’d at PFL Dubai in first fight since UFC release
Former UFC fighter Shem Rock suffered a brutal knockout loss at PFL Dubai by Connor Hughes in his first fight since being released.
At the PFL Dubai event at the Coca-Cola Arena, UFC veteran Shem Rock suffered a brutal knockout in his return fight following his release from the UFC in March 2026. In the first preliminary bout, 64-year-old Rock was defeated by Connor Hughes in just 64 seconds. Hughes ended Rock's career with a devastating left hook and right hand combination.
The knockout left Rock flat on his back in the center of the canvas. The event also featured other exciting fights, including Saygid Izagakhmaev defeating David Martinez via submission, and Khabib Nabiev knocking out Styve Ngono. The PFL Dubai main card is set to feature a heavyweight world title fight between Vadim Nemkov and Sergey Bilostenniy.
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